Chewing gum may also be a better choice than eating mints for your oral health, Dr. Matthew Messina, dentist and consumer ...

Not everyone has wisdom teeth. Third molars usually appear in early adulthood, and grow in at the very back of the mouth.

A woman nearly died after a cracked tooth left her fighting sepsis. Courtney Bailey, 19, accidentally cracked her tooth after biting down on her tongue piercing while playing with her dog. It caused ...

Frequent chewing may cause jaw issues like fatigue and TMJ aggravation, and some ingredients can lead to digestive problems ...

The researchers searched through millions of tiny sections in the human genome to find any links to tooth decay and gum ...

There are two types of gum boils. One type is more serious, and it forms closer to the tooth. The underlying infection requires prompt medical attention and, often, a root canal or tooth extraction.

Growing an entire new tooth—or starting the process so that the cells can continue it when implanted—will require ...

Tooth loss affects millions around the world, caused by decay, gum disease, injuries, and some diseases. Missing teeth do ...

When children lose their baby teeth, there is an adult set already growing beneath the gums, ready to emerge. But if we lose ...

You may know that caring for your gut microbiome could help you live longer. But brushing and flossing your teeth is also a ...